Feb 20, 2024 | General News
What Are Microplastics? Microplastics are synthetic particles 1um to 5mm in size which do not biodegrade or dissolve in water. They enter our environment through degradation of every day items by typical use. Though ecosystem-wide effects of freshwater...
Feb 14, 2024 | General News
While we get a respite from mosquitoes in the winter, Ixodes scapularis keeps on ticking. Black-legged ticks that transmit Lyme disease can be active year-round. Unseasonably warm temperatures, or what may well be the new seasonal weather patterns, are quite suitable...
Jan 30, 2024 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District is carrying out a nature-based poster contest offered by the National Association of Conservation Districts. The 2024 poster contest theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.” This annual contest provides...
Sep 18, 2023 | General News
Over 40 runners successfully completed the 5 mile Hellbender Hustle around Leaser Lake on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Beautiful weather, meadows full of goldenrod, the reflection of the lake, and an audience that included local wildlife made for a perfect morning...
Jun 9, 2023 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District offers a Scholarship Program to Lehigh County students pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental science, agricultural science, or a related field of study, such as natural resource management, forestry, conservation...
Jun 5, 2023 | General News
Join the Lehigh County Conservation District tonight, June 5th, 2023 between 5pm and 7pm to learn about the beneficial bugs of the season. Location: Valania Park on Union Street in Allentown, PA 18102 Family-friendly event with hands-on activities and...
May 3, 2023 | General News
Trainees attend a Geology Field Trip throughout the Lehigh Valley.
May 1, 2023 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District, local conservationist Sebastian Harris, and the City of Allentown Shade Tree Commission planted 4 oak trees along Ward Street and 15th Street on April 29th to celebrate Arbor Day! Oak trees are fairly easy to grow and require...
Feb 22, 2023 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to announce the 2024 Lehigh County ENVIROTHON will be carried out at Covered Bridge Park located in South Whitehall Township. The High School event will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, and the Middle School event will...
Nov 7, 2022 | General News
The Lehigh County Conservation District hosted the PA Master Naturalist Program for the second year! Trainees participated in field trips around the County and educational instruction that focused on a variety of environmental topics including Geology, Watersheds,...
